[SEMCO] Reminder: Workshop on Modifying Tidal Inlets - October 9

[Surgeon-Rogers, Tonna-Marie (DCR)]

Workshop Series for Decision-Makers: Workshop # 4

 

Modifying Tidal Inlets to Mitigate Nitrogen Loading in Coastal Systems

 

October 9, 2008 

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

9:00 am - 12:15 pm 

 

As towns seek to reduce watershed nitrogen loads to coastal bays and
ponds, modifying tidal inlets to improve water quality may be considered
in certain scenarios as a potential management approach.   Drawing on
available science and regional examples, this workshop will examine
whether or not this non-traditional approach can offer real solutions
and how it compares with other nitrogen management alternatives.   Key
issues to be covered include:

*	technical aspects of modifying tidal inlets and factors that
control flushing 
*	state regulations 
*	determining the viability and appropriateness of this approach
at different sites 
*	potential environmental impacts 
*	advantages and disadvantages 
*	economic costs 

Come and learn more about this subject and participate in a rich
discussion with engineering experts and regulators on the implications
for towns.  

 

Target Audience: Municipal and county officials, wastewater committees,
planning and health boards, conservation commissions, finance
committees, DPW directors, engineers, and environmental groups.

 

Registration: Please register online at www.waquoitbayreserve.org
<BLOCKED::http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/>  by clicking on the
workshop in the list of upcoming events.  If you are registering online
for the first time, you will be prompted to enter your e-mail address
and a password of your choice.  After completing these steps, click on
"Add me as a user" to continue.    If you have a question about
registration, please contact Laurie Tompkins at
laurie.tompkins at state.ma.us
<BLOCKED::mailto:laurie.tompkins at state.ma.us>  or 508-457-0495 ext. 108.


 

Cost: There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

 

For more information on the program, contact Tonna-Marie Rogers, at
508-457-0495 ext. 110 or tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers at state.ma.us
<BLOCKED::mailto:tonna-marie.surgeon-rogers at state.ma.us> .

 

This workshop is part of a series organized by the Coastal Training
Program (CTP) at the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
(WBNERR).  The workshop is sponsored by WBNERR, the Massachusetts
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the Citizens for
the Protection of Waquoit Bay (CPWB).

 
Kind regards,

Tonna-Marie Rogers

Coastal Training Program Coordinator

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Tel: 508-457-0495 ext. 110

 
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